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Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Chicken Recipe

This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.YIELD:9 servings

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice

2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts

2 medium apples, chopped

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

2 celery ribs, finely chopped

2/3 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup chopped pecans

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 cup cider vinegar

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.
Yield: 9 servings.